Statistics also show that the majority of current teen drinkers got drunk in the previous month before the survey was performed. That includes 54% of the high school sophomores who drink and 65% of the high school seniors who drink.

While drinking alone is one problem, teen drinking has been linked to injuries and other risky behaviors. By reducing underage drinking, drinking-related harm can be reduced as well. One of the biggest risks is to brain development and alcohol abuse. Research has indicated that the human brain continues to develop through a person ‘s early 20s. Exposing the brain to alcohol might have long-lasting effects on intellectual capabilities and may increase the likelihood of alcohol addiction.

The age when drinking starts affects future drinking problems as well. For each year that the start of drinking is delayed, the risk of later alcohol dependence is reduced by 14 percent.

Drinking and driving is the most serious effect of teen drinking. Car crashes are the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 15 and 20. While many of these crashes are a result of inexperience, nearly 2,000 people under 21 die each year from car crashes that have underage drinking as a cause.

Contact a Dallas DWI Attorney

If you have been ticketed for underage drinking, contact Dallas DUI lawyer Mark T. Lassiter at (214) 845-7007 to discuss your case and to determine your legal options.

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